Get ready for some raw, uncut Halloween/ Dia De Los Muertos FUN! This is our 103rd episode of the Brew Theology Podcast! Jeff, Janel, Christina, Diana & Ryan have a blast recording this episode ON the eve of Halloween... Do you celebrate Halloween? How did/does your religion deal with Halloween? Celebrating Halloween has origins in remembering the dead and confronting the concept of death with humor. How do you feel about death? Do you have traditions around remembering the dead? Let's brew ...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 80
Here we go... Episode 102 of the Brew Theology Podcast with Andye Murphy (Part 2 of 2). Andye Murphy, alchemist and prophetess at Rock 'N Roll Shaman, will be talking about shamanism. A shaman understands the world to be whole and perfect, a complete and beautiful expression of the divine. Come learn more and #BrewTheology with the most eclectic, interfaith, intergenerational craft beer community online (and in pubs across the country) that have healthy conversations. If you are a fan of this ep...
Oct 29, 2018•30 min•Ep. 79
Welcome back to Episode 101 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Janel hosts this episode, and is joined with Mark, Terry and Fran (from the Denver Brew Theology community) as they interview Andye Murphy. Andye Murphy, alchemist and prophetess at Rock 'N Roll Shaman, will be talking about shamanism. A shaman understands the world to be whole and perfect, a complete and beautiful expression of the divine. Come learn more and #BrewTheology with the most eclectic, interfaith, intergenerational craft beer ...
Oct 23, 2018•57 min•Ep. 78
Episode 100 is HERE! Thank you for your ongoing support. Is the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Greek to you? Come join us on Episode 100 as we learn about the wisdom and practicality of this Hellenistic way of thinking that deeply influenced leaders in the early Christian church (including Paul, whose meeting with them is mentioned in the bible) as well as modern leaders such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode on Stoicism. If you are a fan of this episode and/or...
Oct 10, 2018•52 min•Ep. 77
Is the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Greek to you? Come join us on Episode 99 as we learn about the wisdom and practicality of this Hellenistic way of thinking that deeply influenced leaders in the early Christian church (including Paul, whose meeting with them is mentioned in the bible) as well as modern leaders such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode on Stoicism. If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on t...
Oct 02, 2018•44 min•Ep. 76
Come learn about the Women Experiencing Faith Project. A multi-channel project focused on sharing the stories of women and their faith. Learn about how faith is shaped, informed, and informs how women experience God. Join Ryan, Christina and Kelly as they get to talk with Co-Director of Brew Theology, Janel Apps Ramsey, on Episode 98 of the Brew Theology Podcast: "Women Experiencing Faith." If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 75
Part Deux!!! The Enlightenment has resulted in massive improvements to the general condition of humankind, but it has also resulted in a subtle shift in worldview that in some ways has pulled the metaphysical foundation out from under what was known as Christendom. Join us as we explore how this shift has created a collective unease that has emerged in recent popular culture as fear of the ZOMBIE! Join Janel, Ryan, Nate, Paul, Christina & Rob in Episode 97 of the Brew Theology Podcast: "Zomb...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 74
The Enlightenment has resulted in massive improvements to the general condition of humankind, but it has also resulted in a subtle shift in worldview that in some ways has pulled the metaphysical foundation out from under what was known as Christendom. Join us as we explore how this shift has created a collective unease that has emerged in recent popular culture as fear of the ZOMBIE! Join Janel, Ryan, Nate, Paul, Christina & Rob in Episode 96 of the Brew Theology Podcast: "Zombie Worldview!...
Sep 04, 2018•53 min•Ep. 73
The modern idea of Human Rights has indeed transformed the world and it seems appropriate and necessary to appreciate that the Hindu literature at least 5,000 – 7,000 years ago embodied that idea. We have the great honor to deliver these brewtastic audio goods as *Ved P. Nanda joins the 95th Brew Theology Podcast! We begin by hearing Ved's amazing life-story, then move onto aspects of Hinduism, weed out some misconceptions, dive into human rights, and even tackle sexuality and the Karma Sutra, e...
Aug 29, 2018•47 min•Ep. 72
Ready to rock Episode 94 of the Brew Theology Podcast? We are LIVE from The Wild Goose Festival in the sacred Goose Cast Tent! So, get on it, listeners. Ryan Miller and Janel Apps Ramsey get together with the Jacksonville Brew Theology Co-Director, Tom Lewis ( The Bar Chaplain ), along with special guest, Charles Bretan, from A Jew and A Gentile Walk Into A Bar ... Mitzah, and THE silent disco DJ from the Wild Goose Festival, Ben Wright! After a fun 'lil intro, these brew theologians dive into a...
Aug 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 71
Who's ready for Part 2 with Dr. Catherine Keller? Keller is Professor of Constructive Theology at the Theological School and Graduate School at Drew University, joins Brew Theology for a LIVE pub conversation in New Jersey regarding her book, "On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process." Nate Nakao and Luke Grote from Jersey Brew Theology host this 93rd episode of the Brew Theology Podcast (Part 2 of 2). Here's a desciption of her book, below (although, the questions at the pub go in many di...
Aug 06, 2018•47 min•Ep. 70
Dr. Catherine Keller, Professor of Constructive Theology at the Theological School and Graduate School at Drew University, joins Brew Theology for a LIVE pub conversation in New Jersey regarding her book, "On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process." Nate Nakao and Luke Grote from Jersey Brew Theology host this 92nd episode of the Brew Theology Podcast. Here's a desciption of her book, below (although, the questions at the pub go in many directions in this multi-podcast event.). "With immedi...
Jul 30, 2018•55 min•Ep. 69
Part Deux! Nate Nakao from Jersey Brew Theology hosts this 91st episode of the Brew Theology Podcast, "The Future is Female" (Part 2). Our panelists are Michelle Picard (Metropolitan Riveters Defender), Diana Gonzalez (Deputy Secretary for the Office of Higher Education in the State of NJ), and Ann Ralosky (Senior Minister of First Congregational Church of Montclair, NJ). Note: The opinions expressed herein are the personal opinions of the speakers, and do not necessarily reflect that of the ent...
Jul 23, 2018•41 min•Ep. 68
Nate Nakao from Jersey Brew Theology hosts this 90th episode of the Brew Theology Podcast titled, "The Future is Female." Our panelists are Michelle Picard (Metropolitan Riveters Defender), Diana Gonzalez (Deputy Secretary for the Office of Higher Education in the State of NJ), and Ann Ralosky (Senior Minister of First Congregational Church of Montclair, NJ). Note: The opinions expressed herein are the personal opinions of the speakers, and do not necessarily reflect that of the entities by whic...
Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 67
Part Two!!! "Homelessness & the Free Haircut"... with Benjamin Dunning and Terese Howard, co-founders of Denver Homeless Out Loud , are brewing some relevant goodness on episode 88 (part 2 of 2). Benjamin and Terese talk about homelessness in the Mile High City. They discuss ways in which society "helps" the homeless, and how these acts of service so often do not address real, pressing needs. What good is a free haircut when the real jobs and the affordable homes are mostly unattainable? Ben...
Jul 07, 2018•42 min•Ep. 66
"Homelessness & the Free Haircut"... with Benjamin Dunning and Terese Howard, co-founders of Denver Homeless Out Loud , are brewing some relevant goodness on episode 88 (part 1 of 2). Benjamin and Terese talk about homelessness in the Mile High City. They discuss ways in which society "helps" the homeless, and how these acts of service so often do not address real, pressing needs. Janel and Ryan ask them about the myths and counter-myths of homelessness; Benjamin and Terese speak about the d...
Jun 25, 2018•40 min•Ep. 65
Ready for Part 2?! “Next to a church profaned by its exclusion of otherness, a city of true diversity is a cathedral. Next to a Christian eclipsed by theological arrogance, an honest atheist shines like the sun". Quaker author Parker Palmer in his book, The Promise of Paradox, asks What sometimes causes such arrogance in a religion (Christianity) named for one who proclaimed, the meek shall inherit the earth? It is not unusual for discouraged or defeated modern Christians to look for light in th...
Jun 19, 2018•58 min•Ep. 64
“Next to a church profaned by its exclusion of otherness, a city of true diversity is a cathedral. Next to a Christian eclipsed by theological arrogance, an honest atheist shines like the sun". Quaker author Parker Palmer in his book, The Promise of Paradox, asks What sometimes causes such arrogance in a religion (Christianity) named for one who proclaimed, the meek shall inherit the earth? It is not unusual for discouraged or defeated modern Christians to look for light in the secular world whe...
Jun 11, 2018•44 min•Ep. 63
Part DEUX! Everything is theological... including this relevant topic: Transforming Safety: An alternative to mass incarceration through community engagement with Christie Donner (Executive Director for Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition). Ryan, Janel, Elizabeth and Randy have a phenomenal conversation on episode 85 (part 2) of the Brew Theology Podcast. After thirty years of a "get tough" approach to crime that has fueled unprecedented levels of incarceration, communities most impacted ...
Jun 04, 2018•44 min•Ep. 62
Everything is theological... including this relevant topic: Transforming Safety: An alternative to mass incarceration through community engagement with Christie Donner (Executive Director for Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition). Ryan, Janel, Elizabeth and Randy have a phenomenal conversation on episode 84 (part 1) and episode 85 (part 2) of the Brew Theology Podcast. After thirty years of a "get tough" approach to crime that has fueled unprecedented levels of incarceration, communities m...
May 28, 2018•50 min•Ep. 61
Part 2! Do you ever hear people saying, “I love Jesus, but not religion!”? We live in a spiritual, but not religious society, and it’s showing as we have seen a steep decline in church attendance throughout the decades, specifically from ages 22-35 (Millenials!). In Episode 83 (Part 2 of 2), we (Janel, Ryan, Andy, Kelly, Eric and Rob) hash out paradoxical ecclesiology (study of the church), channeling 20th C. practical theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What does it mean to have a religion-less co...
May 21, 2018•48 min•Ep. 60
Do you ever hear people saying, “I love Jesus, but not religion!”? We live in a spiritual, but not religious society, and it’s showing as we have seen a steep decline in church attendance throughout the decades, specifically from ages 22-35 (Millenials!). In Episode 82 (Part 1 of 2), we (Janel, Ryan, Andy, Kelly, Eric and Rob) hash out paradoxical ecclesiology (study of the church), channeling 20th C. practical theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What does it mean to have a religion-less community ...
May 14, 2018•46 min•Ep. 59
PART 2!!! Join Brew Theology again on episode 81 (Part 2 of 2) when Ryan, Janel and Piper continue having a liberating and refreshing conversation with Dr. *Jennifer S. Leath from Iliff School of Theology. The topic: Frontiers in Womanism: Quareing The Approach! If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes, etc. and give BT a brewtastic review! If you'd like to support Brew Theology head over to the Br...
May 07, 2018•44 min•Ep. 58
Join Brew Theology on episode 80 (Part 1 of 2) when Ryan, Janel and Piper get to have a liberating and refreshing conversation with Dr. *Jennifer S. Leath from Iliff School of Theology. The topic: Frontiers in Womanism: Quareing The Approach! If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes, etc. and give BT a brewtastic review! If you'd like to support Brew Theology head over to the Brew Theology website,...
Apr 29, 2018•44 min•Ep. 57
I don't think we've ever laughed this hard recording a BT episode! Horror meets comedy in "Go to Hell!" Part 2. See why Janel hypothetically still thinks some toxic people deserve hell (if there is one), and why "heretical" Ryan just wants some more grace and restoration, and says, "to hell with hell"... then simply understand why it's really hard to "lose hell" due to the tribal loyalties, to speak. Check out why Diana's Buddhist tribe is more scared of the Xian conventional hell, and get down ...
Apr 23, 2018•31 min•Ep. 56
Go to Hell! Why does this phrase still scare or insult us? What is Hell? Often, it is described as a fiery pit presided over by a pitchfork wielding devil who watches gleefully as capering demons torment the souls of the damned. Though this particular image stems from more Christian-oriented descriptions of Hell, the idea of Hell itself is not specific to Christianity. Many cultures and religious traditions talk about an afterlife wherein the souls of the wicked are punished for their earthly mi...
Apr 16, 2018•40 min•Ep. 55
In episode 77, Ryan Janel and Dan continue the conversation with Dr. Tad DeLay (Part 1 of 2) about psychoanalysis, theology and politics. Hello "BIG OTHER" and End Times theology as well. We live in an era of turmoil, which is slowly drowning out the religious, economic, and cultural orthodoxies that pledged their allegiances to a sinking cause. Through the lens of psychoanalysis and philosophy, DeLay explores the repressed theology underwriting our social and political drive to repeat failed pa...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
In episode 76, Ryan Janel and Dan interview Dr. Tad DeLay (Part 1 of 2) about psychoanalysis, theology and politics. We live in an era of turmoil, which is slowly drowning out the religious, economic, and cultural orthodoxies that pledged their allegiances to a sinking cause. Through the lens of psychoanalysis and philosophy, DeLay explores the repressed theology underwriting our social and political drive to repeat failed patterns. By examining the figures of the cynic and the fool, we will ask...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 53
Whether we gaze back 1,000 or 2,000 years ago, history is fashioned from the ground up, especially within the down-to-earth Celtic monastic movement. The monks not only gave us the sacred origin of happy-go-hoppy home brewing, but they also gave the church timely disciplines and spread rich values in a time when the surrounding world needed to look a bit more like Jesus. Contrary to the popular idea of separating from the “secular” world, these ancient ascetic hermits actually fled the flounderi...
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 52
Part 2! While the word, "evangelical," may come across as a bad word in many western circles, nobody can deny that the evangelical movement has been a powerful force within the United States on many levels throughout the years. On episode 74 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Dr. David Buschart, associate dean and professor of theology and historical studies at Denver Seminary, speaks about Evangelicals and Evangelicalism: “Who are ‘Evangelicals’ and What Do (and Don’t) They Believe”... · This idea i...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 51
